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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Senior Community Services Advisory Committee - 03/04/1993 4 MINUTES SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD MARCH 4, 1993 BASEMENT TRAINING ROOM The March 4, 1993 meeting of Senior Community Services Advisory Committee was called to order by Elva Alba, Chairperson. MEMBERS PRESENT: E. Alba, E. Abrams, E. Ciminelli, D. Colin, A. Creighton, J. Dunn, H. Fennessy, R. Garcia, E. Gonzalez, K. Gonzalez, M. Hays, S.V. McDonald, E. Oliver, and A. Ruiz. EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: 0. Flores, E. Gonzalez, M. Medina, S.F. Walker, and 0. Williams. APPROVAL OP MINUTES: It was moved by E. Gonzalez and seconded by M. Hays that the February 4, 1993 minutes be approved with the correction of the spelling of Helene Fennessy. The motion was unanimously approved. ATTENDANCE ROSTER: Consensus on K. Gonzalez's absence for the month of February to stay as is. COMMITTEE REPORT NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT: A. Ruiz recommended that the slate of officers for '93 be Elsa Ciminelli as Chairperson, John Dunn as Vice Chairperson, and Elva Gonzalez as Secretary. It was moved by M. Hays and seconded by A. Creighton that we except the nominations of these three members by acclamation. The motion passed unanimously. It was moved by M. Hays and seconded by 0. Flares that we have the official swearing in next month. The motion was unanimously passed. Two of our outgoing members, Josephine Dobson and Dorothy Earwood were presented with certificates for serving six years or more. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE VACANCIES: E. Alba introduced our two new members present, Esther Oliver and Helene Fennessy. WASHINGTON CENTER UPDATE: The architect for the Northside Senior Center, Ralph Bennett, reviewed with the Committee a site plan as well as floor plan for the proposed center. Discussion followed. The firm is doing final contract documents which will be finished in about 60 days. Construction will probably begin on the 1st of June or July. Should be finished about January '94. Discussion followed. DIRECTOR'S REPORT CDBG APPLICATION PROCESS: Ms. Martinez reported that they will be submitting two requests this year. The first will be for an economic stimulus package of 3 million dollars. The second request will be for the 19th year CDBG program. Discussion followed. The projects they have applied for are as follows by prioritization: Zavala Senior Center, Central Kitchen Renovations, the Senior Centers Accessibility/Improvements, Lindale and Greenwood Parking Lots, Ethel Eyerly Community Center Parking Lot, and Hilltop Renovation. Discussion followed. It was moved by A. SCANNED Creighton and seconded by 0. Flores that we endorse the priorities Ms. Martinez has recommended in the packet for CDBG. The motion was unanimously passed. The swearing in of the new members was done at this point in the meeting by Councilwoman Betty Jean Longoria. FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT UPDATE: Ms. Martinez reported that the preliminary recommendation has been submitted to the City Managers office. We hope to get on the agenda for the City Council meeting of March 16, 1993. Our recommendation is to keep our operation and reject all bids submitted. Mr Matthews reported that they have included in the recommendation to expand the central kitchen at an estimated cost of $150,000. It would be good for Committee to find out when this item will be on the City Council agenda and try to be there to support our recommendation. A brief discussion followed concerning the money that was set aside for the Northside Center. FACS UPDATE: Ms. Martinez reported that they have not been able to find a band who can perform for under $10,000 for our fundraising dance. The Committee is trying to locate a local band who will play for under $10,000 SCP AUGMENTATION GRANT: Ms. Martinez reported that a grant application has been filed to increase the number of slots for the program. We hope to get five (5) more slots for Senior Companions with $15,000 that has been made available on a competitive basis nation wide. SENIOR EMPLOYMENT PROJECT UPDATE: Ms. Rene gave a brief update about the program. ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM UPDATE: Ms. Pollakis gave a brief update on the waiting list count for Congregate and Home Delivered Meals. The Superintendent asked that the Committee name the members who will attend the City Council meeting as well as endorse the staff's recommendation to reject all bids. It was moved by J. Dunn and seconded by 0. Flores that we not accept the bids submitted and to go with the recommendation of the expansion of the central kitchen. Discussion followed. The motion passed unanimously. A. Ruiz and 0. Flores will represent the Committee at the City Council meeting when this item gets on the agenda. E%—OFFICIO MENDERS REPORT: Reports were skipped due to the length of the meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Superintendent reminded committee that we still have one vacancy due to D. Porter's resignation. NEW BUSINESS MARCH MENUS: It was moved by 0. Williams and seconded by D. Colin that we accept the March menus as submitted, and to refer the complaint E. Gonzalez has about using a spork for soup to staff to review. ANNOUNCEMENTS: It was decided to still hold the board luncheon at Ethel Eyerly on March 18, 1993 at 11:15 a.m. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 60 ASenior Community Services Advisory Committee Page 2 May 2, 1991 C. Older American's Month Activities: Ms. Martinez mentioned that the Broadmoor Open House date has been changed to May 8, 1991. Invitations will be mailed as soon as possible. Fliers on Older American's Month Activities were distributed. D. May Menus: The menus for May were discussed. Aileen Creighton made a motion to approve the menus for May and Josephine Dobson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. RSVP PROGRAM UPDATE Lisa Oliver gave an update on the RSVP activities for the month of April. CARE B PROGRAM REPORT Gay Williams reviewed the March statistics with the Committee Members. Ms. Williams mentioned that RTA is working on a Request for Proposal for the Senior B/Care B service and a contract should be awarded by September 4, 1991. Ms. Williams asked that the managers call her if they have any problems with the bus service. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No unfinished business. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Martinez announced that the Task Force is meeting again. Ms. Alba asked for volunteers to serve on the committee. Ms Gonzalez suggested that we send a letter to each board asking that they appoint someone to serve on the Task Force Committee. Aileen Creighton and Elva Gonzalez volunteered to serve on the committee. Board vacancies will be discussed at the May meeting. EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS REPORT Elsa Munoz introduced the new ex-officio members. Zavala Senior Center - Olivia Flores reported of new goals to meet. They are working on a Mother's Day party. Greenwood Senior Center - They have not yet appointed one. Lindale Senior Center - Ralph Dodds reported of a T-Shirt contest on May 13, 1991; bingo on the 14th; breakfast and movie at Sunrise Mall on the 15th; Western Day on the 16th and 17th; had a plant sale that brought in $141. Broadmoor Senior Center - Cruz Orozco reported they had an emergency meeting concerning open house May 8th at 4.00 p.m. They also agreed to raise some money for flowers for Mr. Reyes Washington Senior Center - Oveal Williams reported they had planned on a Mother's Day breakfast but found out they could not any activities on Saturdays, had to cancel. Hilltop Senior Center - Leon Kirksey had no report at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Alba announced the Hilltop Open House on May 24, 1991 and Lindale will have their luncheon on May 16, 1991 ADJOURNMENT There being no further announcements Aileen Creighton made a motion to adjourn the meeting and it was seconded by Josephine Dobson.